Lead Custodian

State of Wisconsin; Union Grove (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

State of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services seeks a Custodian Lead at SWC in Union Grove. The role leads custodial staff, trains custodians, and ensures cleaning and safety standards while coordinating supplies and minor equipment maintenance.

A strong focus on teamwork and adherence to procedures is required. Work hours are 6:30am–3:15pm with a rotation that includes every other weekend; a weekend differential is paid.

Qualifications

• Experience with custodial or housekeeping work including cleaning and sanitizing.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, including weekends/holidays.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet state policy requirements.
• Experience providing customer service by phone or in person.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook for email communications.

Responsibilities

• Conducting on-the-job training for custodians.
• Requisitioning and distributing supplies and materials.
• Relaying instructions from the Buildings/Grounds Supervisor.
• Determining the need for special project work and basic maintenance on cleaning equipment.

Skills

Custodial work

Customer service

Microsoft Outlook

Driving

Job description

Work hours: 6:30am – 3:15pm with a rotation that includes every other weekend. A $.80 per hour weekend differential will be paid for all weekend hours.

• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High-Deductible Health Savings.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. SWC brings together a rich history and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Our workers love what they do, but don't take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

Position Summary

In this position, you will function as a team lead and perform various routine and non-routine custodial/housekeeping tasks requiring moderate physical strength. In addition, you will be responsible for:

• conducting on-the-job training for custodians.
• requisitioning and distributing supplies and materials.
• relaying instructions from the Buildings/Grounds Supervisor.
• determining the need for special project work to be performed. performing simple operation of basic mechanical maintenance on cleaning equipment while adhering to all safety procedures.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $18.00 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12 month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as a Custodian Lead and is in pay schedule and range 03/09.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of 2 supervisory references including current or most recent place of work.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions:

• Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years;
• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months;
• Suspension or revocation of driver's license.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience with custodial or housekeepingwork including cleaning and sanitizing.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekend, holiday, early mornings or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle described above.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience providing customer service to internal and external partners (e.g., responding to inquiries, explaining policies and procedures, resolving issues, etc.) by phone or in person.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook for email communications.

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Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is August 17th at 11:59 pm. This announcement has been extended to August 30th. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs,